Detroiter back issues from March 2004:
Article boosts sales call.(Feed Back)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... I really appreciate the Detroiter magazine for including my article on long-term care insurance in your December issue. I actually used it today at a sales call, and the client ...
More on banks.(Feed Back)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... I agree with the points made in "You and your bank" in the November issue of the Detroiter. I would add one additional reason for banks terminating relations: the increasing account-specific profit/yield requirements of banks, which often has nothing much to do with the customer. Although ...
Many compliments.(Feed Back)
Mar 01, 2004; ... I wanted to thank you for the wonderful piece that was in the November issue of the Detroiter ("Partners in Principle"). I have received many compliments on ...
Detroiter adds value.(Feed Back)
Mar 01, 2004; ... I don't get a chance to read the Detroiter as often as I like, but when I do I'm always impressed. I just finally checked out your September technology issue and found the articles extremely valuable. Vince Cavasin Partner Morningstar Consulting Group ...
A 'Central' priority: manufacturing is everbody's concern.(From the President)(manufacturing industries)
Mar 01, 2004; ... There's been a lot of talk about manufacturing lately and with good reason. Like it or not, this is a manufacturing state and the Detroit Region is the Automotive Capital of the World. If it weren't for manufacturing, I wouldn't be writing this after one of the most successful auto shows ...
Chamber history: a link to 1903-1904.(In Box)(Detroit Regional Chamber)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The Detroit Regional Chamber celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003. As the year drew to a close, the Chamber discovered a present-day link to its past: Michael M. Dixon is a great-grandson of Michael J. Murphy, who in 1903-04 served as the first president of the newly organized Detroit ...
A new beginning for Heath Meriwether: the former Free Press publisher reflects on 17 years of service to the Detroit community.(In Box)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Heath J. Meriwether retired at the end of 2003 after a distinguished 17-year career with the Detroit Free Press, including the past seven years as publisher. He also had served on the Detroit Regional Chamber's board of directors since 1997. Before he left Detroit, he shared his thoughts ...
The Leadership Detroit experience.
Mar 01, 2004; ... In honor of Leadership Detroit's 25th anniversary, the Detroiter will feature a monthly first-person report from LD graduates who are making a difference in their communities. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My Leadership Detroit experience has been a contributing factor to ...
New members.(In Box)(Comau Pico, McLeodUSA Inc. and Perrin, Fordree and Co. are the new members of Detroit Regional Chamber)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Welcome to these new members who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in December. Silver <Pre> Comau Pico Southfield Diversified Health Care Management Consultants Inc. Southfield The Marketing Source ...
Global honors: Nick Scheele, Ford Motor Co.'s president and chief operating officer, is named 2004 World Trader of the Year by the Detroit Regional Chamber's International Business Council.(Cover Story)
Mar 01, 2004; ... He is a knight of the British Empire, he speaks several European languages fluently and he is a chancellor at the University of Warwick in England. And his office is just across town, on the 12th floor at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Targeting the new 'creative class': an innovative economic-development strategy is coming to the digital drive.(Economic Development)(industrialization)
Mar 01, 2004; ... With any type of construction, the foundation is critical. And so it is with economic development, especially in core cities like Detroit. As we move from the Information Age into the Creative Age, we are discovering that the foundation for our economy isn't the plants, companies and Wall ...
Reversing the demographic trend.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Last year, Gov. Jennifer Granholm made it a priority for Michigan to develop "cool cities"--her tagline for the kind of cities that will attract and retain the creative class and also the companies where they work. The Governor's team is working with more than 200 communities in Michigan, ...
The influential class and how it got that way.(The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... In his book "The Rise of the Creative Class," Richard Florida, a professor of economic development at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, contends that economic development should focus on attracting and retaining the most creative and innovative workers. This, in turn, will attract ...
Eye on world trade: is your company ready to go global?(Economic Development)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Globalization is a term that's on just about everybody's to-do list, as in: In order to be successful in the future, we must be a global company. Whether you're large or small, chances are you've considered it, or at least tossed the idea around in your head. If you're in the automotive ...
Site Selection.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Site Selection magazine released the results of its annual ranking of the most business-friendly states in America, and Michigan ranked No. 2 for the second straight year. "The innovative economic development tools that we have in our arsenal continue to be effective in making Michigan a ...
An 8-point global cultural checklist.(Economic Developmentfbrf)(globalization)
Mar 01, 2004; ... In preparing your workforce for globalization, keep in mind that there are many cultural differences that impact conducting business successfully in other countries. Be sure that everyone from your key strategists to your hourly workers are aware of the cultural conditioning that will ...
Assess Your International Risk.(Additional resources)(U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American International Group Inc. have launched a new Web resource for small businesses)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American International Group Inc. have launched a new Web resource for small businesses seeking information on doing business overseas. Called "Assess Your International Risk," the site ...
What you should know about franchising abroad.(Additional resources)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Taking your show on the road? Visit the Detroiter Online at www.detroitchamber.com/detroiter for advice on "What you ...
Government contracts.(Economic Development)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The federal government aims to award 23 percent of its contracts to small businesses. Before you try to land a government contract, you should think about which federal departments or agencies would be a good fit for your business. Also note that roughly two-thirds of all federal spending ...
Detroit-Windsor border update: a bi-national study recommends a new border-crossing point to relieve traffic congestion.(Economic Development)
Mar 01, 2004 ... As the saying goes, "There's good news and bad news." The good news is that the Detroit Region benefits enormously from having good connections to Canada, its No. 1 world trade partner, by way of the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. The bad news is that these crossings ...
Chamber plays a key role.(Detroit Regional Chamber's border security policy)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The Detroit Regional Chamber has long recognized the economic importance of our shared border with Canada and has actively monitored border crossing policy, staffing, technology and infrastructure issues for more than two decades. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Chamber formed ...
Policy update: MEGA.(Michigan Economic Growth Authority)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Gov. Jennifer Granholm recently signed legislation re-authorizing the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) until 2009. MEGA provides a Single Business Tax credit for companies to expand their current business or locate a new business in Michigan. It is an important and effective ...
FMLA attendance policies.(Dickinson Wright: In Brief)(Family Medical Leave Act)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Several recent cases have given employers who have no-call, no-show attendance policies reason for concern. This type of policy typically provides that an employee's failure to report to work for two or three days, without proper notification to the employer, constitutes grounds for ...
Border proposals.(Economic Development)(road construction)
Mar 01, 2004 ... For the long-term solution to the capacity need, a number of proposals have been offered, including: Twin the Ambassador Bridge -- On the U.S. side, plans for improvements to the connection between the Ambassador Bridge plaza and the interstate freeway system are being finalized ...
Fast Track Authority.(Policy update: Redevelopment legislation)(urban redevelopment)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Fast Track Authority -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm recently signed the Redevelopment Fast Track Authority package (HB 4480-4484 and 4488), which will encourage urban redevelopment by establishing an authority to clear property titles and move tax-reverted property to private ownership. The ...
Brownfield funding increase.(Policy update: Redevelopment legislation)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Brownfield Funding Increase -- The Detroit Regional Chamber supported legislation to increase current brownfield funding by using Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI) dollars. The legistration has been signed into effect as Public Act 252 and 253. Monies will be used for grants and loans to ...
Policy update: venture capital.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... A key component for any state's successful economic-development strategy is the ability to attract new business start-ups. These start-ups will gravitate towards states where venture capital is readily available. Michigan is at a disadvantage for luring new business start-ups because it ...
A bold vision for downtown Detroit: 2006 is the deadline for a revitalized urban core.(Economic Development)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Is Detroit in the fast lane on the road to becoming a "Cool City?" If you ask the people who are hard at work on a collaborative economic-development initiative called the Lower Woodward Improvement Program, the answer is a resounding "yes!" The project's goal is to add 900 ...
#4: dashed expectations.(succession planning (Business))(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Business owners with relatives in the business need to be especially diligent in planning their retirement early, and communicating the plan to those who are (not) expected to succeed them in ownership and management. The truth is that whether one is planning to sell the business to key ...
Do-it-yourself business plans.(Small Business CENTRAL)(small businesses)
Mar 01, 2004; ... A bit of advice--write your own business plan. Sure, you can hire somebody to do it, but nobody knows your business like you do (and if you're new to a business, take the opportunity to do lots of research and become an expert). Nobody else is going to make presentations to bankers and ...
Bright ideas--the truth about grants.(business financing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... True or false: Grant money is widely available to help you start your business. False! Yet this myth persists. The free-money con takes a grain of truth and distorts it. It's true, there are a few grants for small businesses. These highly restrictive, difficult-to-obtain grants ...
Salute.(Atwell-Hicks Inc., Key Plastics L.L.C. and Autoliv North America Inc. are members of Detroit Regional Chamber)
Mar 01, 2004 ... To accomplish the goals set for the Detroit Regional Chamber, it takes a great deal of commitment from a diverse group of quality businesses. Members at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels have embraced the Chamber's commitment to power the economy for Southeast Michigan. ...
Global operations--global benefits.(Health Care CENTRAL)(health insurance plans of overseas employess)
Mar 01, 2004 ... If you plan to send any of your employees overseas, you can cover them for health, dental and vision benefits in a number of ways: Coverage under host country's plan: Depending on the country's eligibility rules, it is possible for expatriates (overseas employees) to be covered ...
Bright ideas--save money.(prescription program)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Running out of ideas to help manage your benefit costs? Take another look at your prescription program. You can add programs internally to help manage costs better without affecting employee co-pays: Generic enforcement -- This is common in many plans. It basically means a plan ...
Benchmarks.(The Network)(Kelly Services Inc. was named 2003 Corporation of the Year)(Lloyd Semple and Joseph A. Ritok, members of Dykema Gossett PLC recognised as leading business attorneys)(William M. Saxton of Butzel Long received the State Bar of Michigan's Champion of Justice Award)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The following honorees are Silver-level members Kelly Services Inc. in Troy was named 2003 Corporation of the Year in the Professional/Commercial Services Sector by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council. It was the fifth time the organization has recognized Kelly's ...
McCann-Erickson Detroit.(Advertising)(appoints Joe Tuskiewicz as senior vice president, worldwide account manager)(appoints John Van Tuskiewicz Vleck as senior vice president, strategic planning director)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Joe Tuskiewicz to senior vice president, General Motors worldwide account manager, and John Van Tuskiewicz Vleck to senior vice ...
SmithGroup Inc.(Architecture)(Eugene C. Hopkins appointed as a president of The American Institute of Architects)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Eugene C. Hopkins, FAIA, senior vice president at SmithGroup Inc. ...
Employees Only Inc.(Business Services)(appoints Mark M. Taras as business development manager)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Mark M. Taras to business development ...
Detroit Regional Chamber.(Chambers of Commerce)(appoints Lisa Baragar Katz as a Director, Public Affairs)(appoints Lynn Potter as executive account manager, Member Relations)(appoints Louisa Pool as database marketing specialist)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Lisa Baragar Katz to director, Public Affairs; Lynn Potter to executive account manager, ...
Franco Public Relations Group.(Chambers of Commerce)(Daniel F. Ponder appointed as vice chairperson on the Executive Committee of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Daniel F. Ponder, CEO of Franco Public Relations Group in Detroit, to vice chairperson for District ...
Michigan Economic Development Corp.(Government)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Donald E. Jakeway to president and CEO and Sandy Ring to senior vice president of ...
St. John Hospital and Medical Center.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Ronald F. LaPensee, FACHE, to executive vice ...
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.(Health Care)(Beaumont Hospitals)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Mark J. Mendola, managing partner at the Detroit office of ...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.(Insurance)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Carolyn Walton, CPA, to vice president and treasurer, Karen A. Maher to vice president of medical care management and provider inquiry operations and Gregory W. Anderson to vice president, ...
Foley & Lardner.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... George W. Ash to chair of the expanded Government ...
Butzel Long.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Gregory N. Blase, Katherine Donohue Goudie, Matthew H. Letzmann, Justin R. Peruski and Eileen E. Pott to ...
Clark Hill PLC.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Peter D. Holmes, member at Clark Hill PLC in Detroit, to ...
Dykema Gossett PLLC.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Richard E. Gottlieb to leader of the Consumer Financial Services practice and James P. Feeney to head of National ...
Abbott Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood PC.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Robert Y. Weller II to shareholder; Christopher R. Gura, Dale P. Ward, Russell S. Slatkin and Michael J. Weiker to associates; and ...
Hass MS & L.(Marketing/Public Relations)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Jud Branam to senior vice president, PR Technology, and Laurie ...
Grubb & Ellis Co.(Real Estate)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Raymond Husband to senior vice president of the ...
The Epitec Group.(Staffing services)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Tony Hollamon to executive vice president, Sharon Ball to chief operating officer. Holly Maguire to director of ...
Comcast.(Telecommunications)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Brad Paul to Midwest Division director of engineering. David Weiss to Midwest Division director ...
Pentastar Aviation.(Transportation)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Rick Sieg to manager of crew compliance and scheduling at Pentastar Aviation in Waterford ....